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V276 MJM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1837cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,210 mi
Last recorded68,210 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV276 MJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,837cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 68,210 miles

Underside and components / brake pipes/hoses,etc. Coated,/ wax/oil product treated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Pass 22 Oct 2024 65,619 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL flexy brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower wishbones badly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ferrule.corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower wishbones badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ferrule. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL wheels stiff to rotate but not registering on RBT. (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all general suspension components corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2023 63,756 miles

rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 22 Sep 2022 61,535 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 53,454 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear off side and near side upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 59,351 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear off side and near side upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 58,369 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 58,346 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side upper and lower front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,882 miles

various front suspension arms / components corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 17 May 2017 53,486 miles

both rear antiroll bar bushes worn slightly

long travel at handbrake

various rear components and subframe lightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 51,403 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 50,417 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear bumper and quarter panel has some damage

Fail 20 Jan 2014 49,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear bumper and quarter panel has some damage

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2013 48,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,001 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 48,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,725 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,555 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 43,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,326 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 41,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

clean wiper blades and screen

Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,965 miles

rear brake pads low †offside front worn iner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,798 miles

full engine tray fitted.

rear diff leaking oil.

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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V276 MJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V276 MJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V276 MJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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